Dallas Periodontal Associates Highlights Board Certification as Key Differentiator After 25 Years of Practice
The practice emphasizes that both founding periodontists hold Diplomate status from the American Board of Periodontology, a credential held by fewer than 10% of U.S. periodontists, offering patients a quality benchmark when choosing a specialist.
Dallas Periodontal Associates, a periodontal specialty practice that has served the Dallas area since 2001, is drawing attention to its board-certified credentials as a distinguishing factor for patients seeking specialized gum disease and dental implant care. The practice notes that both founding physicians—Dr. Ovadia and Dr. Tanur—hold Diplomate status from the American Board of Periodontology, a credential that fewer than 10% of practicing periodontists in the United States have achieved.
Board certification in periodontology requires candidates to pass rigorous written and oral examinations beyond standard dental and specialty training. According to the American Board of Periodontology, this voluntary designation demonstrates a level of clinical competency that exceeds baseline licensure requirements. For patients searching for a "periodontist near me," the credential can serve as a meaningful differentiator when evaluating providers.
"Our Diplomate certifications from the American Board of Periodontology reflect a commitment that both Dr. Tanur and I made when we founded this practice in 2001—that patients deserve care from specialists who have been independently evaluated against national standards," said Dr. Ovadia, co-founder of Dallas Periodontal Associates.
The practice offers a range of periodontal treatments, including gum disease care and dental implant placement. Periodontal disease, a bacterial infection affecting the gum tissue and bone supporting the teeth, can lead to tooth loss if untreated and has been linked in clinical literature to systemic health conditions. The practice addresses varying stages of severity through both non-surgical and surgical approaches.
Periodontists receive an additional three years of specialty education beyond dental school, and board certification adds another layer of validation. When comparing periodontal practices, patients often encounter providers with differing levels of training. At Dallas Periodontal Associates, both founding periodontists carry the Diplomate credential, rather than just one member of a larger group.
The practice's longevity since 2001—over two decades—also reflects consistent patient demand in the Dallas metropolitan area. Practices that sustain operations over such a period typically build strong referral networks with general dentists and develop familiarity with the specific needs of their patient population.
Patients comparing providers can use the American Board of Periodontology's public directory to verify whether a given specialist holds active Diplomate status before scheduling a consultation, providing an additional tool for informed decision-making.